Elyria Waterworks Case Ends In Injunction Granted
Judge Kohler ruled the city must halt its waterworks plan and make a restraining order perpetual. He found the mayor's election proclamation irregular and the bond issue for 250000 invalid, urging a new vote to resolve the waterworks dispute and debt questions.
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Kohler
Elyria
Elyria Gas and Water Company
City Counce
Flyria Gas and Water Company
Black River
Ecourbin
Eleetora
Plyria
Supreme Court
Ohio
Maveli
Esntite
Steam Shovel Plant Planned in Lorain and Elyria
The Sheffield Land Company began negotiations to locate a plant for the Thew improved steam shovel near Tenth Avenue and the TL and W railroad. To fund the Lorain venture about $20,000 in Lorain stock and equal in Elyria were raised, with total capitalization at 150 000. The enterprise aims to hire 40 to 100 skilled mechanics, begin building at once, and fulfill growing demand outpacing Cleveland production, leveraging orders to keep the plant busy for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield Land Company
Tenth Avenue
Lorain
Elyria
Tand Company
Chamber of Commerce
Johnson Company
Cleveland
Lo- Yain
Electric Line to Connect Oberlin and Wellington
Electric railway developers from the Cleveland Berean Elyria Oberlin line visited Wellington and Oberlin, saying construction is a matter of months. Officials Pomeroy Akers and Menuhian with A R Warner toured the area, expressing optimism over the city’s growth and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obertin
Wellington
Messrs Pomeroy, Akers and Menuhian
Cleveland, Berean, Elyria & Oberlin Electric Railway
A. R. Warner
Oberlin
al Litthe
Cleveland Seismic Rise Warns Of Regional Settling
Prof Gilbert, a geologist, reports that Cleveland along with Chileago and Milhwaukee are settling. He notes the country districts nearby also sink at a rate likened to nine or ten tides in a century. He predicts waters of the great lakes may eventually outlet southwest in about 2000 years.
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Gilbert
Chileago
Milhwaukee
Cleveland
Great Lakes
Man From Henriott Township Ends Life In Tragic Mystery
Report from Elyria says Adam Salsman Sr of Henriott township was found dead in bed with an empty bottle once containing landanium beside him. Neighbors suspect temporary insanity after ongoing marital troubles including two divorces and a contentious third marriage. He was reportedly wealthy.
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Elyria
Adam Salsman
Henrietta Township
Ohitman
Salsman
County advances bicycle path project in eastern area
County commissioners press ahead with bicycle path plans and have begun work on eastern county routes. Cyclists statewide have shown willingness to contribute funds, and officials aim to complete the paths as quickly as possible.
Death of Henry Copas at West Ninth Street Home
Henry Copas died Sunday morning at his West Ninth Street residence after months of ill health. The immediate cause was rupture of a blood vessel. Aged about fifty, he came from England thirty years ago and worked for Topliff & Ely Co. Later he was in fabric and then ran a machine shop. He leaves a wife and six children, three sons and three daughters.
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Henry Copas
West Ninth Street
England
Topliff & Ely Company
Chas. J. Brown
Allegheny
Lorain
Linwood Brown
Gleason
Mr. Brown
Brown
J. Vickery
Hellevue
Lee Stroup
Hinman
Sailsbury
Cleason
Death of Rev Dr Mitchell at Cle Bod
Rev Dr John Mitchell, longtime Elytis resident and pastor of the Ennings Avenue Church, died at his home last Saturday after a sudden stroke. Funeral services were held at 2:30 pm with Rev Dustin Kembla gkthe presiding elder delivering the principal address. Knights Templars conducted services and a Civil War sword and belt are displayed beneath a portrait.
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John’ S Mitchell
Cle
Eaf
Ennings Avenue
M. I
Ohurch
Dustin Kemblagkthe
North 0 0
Minghell
Dbip
Adarea
Bip
Knghta Templars
Svage
Value of Eggs and Farm Statistics for Lorain County
A compilation for the Lorain county auditor showing poultry output, crop yields, and livestock holdings for 1898. Data include dozens of eggs produced, acres sown, bushels of wheat and oats, dairy and creamery figures, maple sugar, grapes, orchards, and livestock counts, with notes on dogs.
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Lorain County
Jer Gibia
Daresay
Buuier— Homme Dairies
Lucy Ada Cross Merges With David H Jenkins At St Andrew's
A wedding at St Andrew's church on Saturday joined Miss Lucy Ada Cross daughter of Mr and Mrs BE J Cross of Middle Avenue to Mr David H Jenkins. Rev BE J Craft performed the ceremony as lilies and daisies decorated the church. Both are well known locally and highly regarded by many friends.
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St. Andrew's Chaorch
Lucy Adam Cross
BE. J. Cross
Middle Avenue
David H. Jenkins
BE. J. Craft
Weather on the Fourth Forecast by Prof Foster
Professor Foster predicts a cool Fourth of July with evening showers, then eight days of below normal temperatures and heavy rainfall. Afterward two warm waves are expected to bring violent storms.
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Prof. Foster
Ohio Supreme Court rules for Lida M Hunter in rail case
The Ohio Supreme Court on Friday upheld a Lorain County verdict awarding Lida M Hunter $10,000 in damages after a collision with a Cleveland Berea Elyria and Oberlin Railway Company car east of Elyria caused permanent leg injury. The award had been $20,000, reduced to $10,000 by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Ohio
Lida M. Hunter
Cleveland, Berea, Elyria
Oberlin Railway Company
Wedding Bells as Chia A Terrell Marries Archie Shaw
Chia A Terrell daughter of Mr and Mrs J Terrell of North Ridgeville wed Archie Hayes Shaw in a ring ceremony. Bride wore white with roses and was attended by family and friends from Ridgeville and nearby towns. After vows a substantial feast followed. Shaw, an Elyria High and Oberlin alum, works for the Springfield Mass Republican and will live in Springfield.
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Chia A
J. Terrell
North Ridgeville
Archie Hayes Shaw
Ridgeville
Elyria High School
Shaw
Oberlin College
Springfield
Mass
Republican
Springfeld
Abr
Herrick
Geo
KF. Terrell
Geo. Brown
J. H. Terrell
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Frank Allen
Hornellsville
N. Y
di. P. Bartlett
Canister
Oscar Slaw
Cleveland
Earnings Rise Signals Robust Trade Across Line
A third week in June report shows earnings at 833 748, up 85 246, with coal shipments and passenger business aiding gains. Officials describe the traffic as healthy, reflecting a general upswing in trade across the line and solid performance in merchandise and travel.
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Shayla Lasee
Wheel- EE Rik
Rumor of Elyria shear works shutdown denied
Slanager H Woods denied a circulating report that the Elyria plant would shut down indefinitely and transfer workers to other National Shear Co. plants. He said operations would continue, with possible capacity increase and more hires, and noted timely supply orders and stock on hand as proof.
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Tilyria
Shear
National Shear Co
Slanager Jnc
H. Woods
Woods
Elyria
Wooia
Burned to Death at Columbia
Joe Clark, about twenty, son of Mrs Geo Hathaway of Carlisle, burned to death last night when his employer's home caught fire. He attempted to wet his clothing but suffocated from smoke. The circumstances remain meager. Also notes a Chautauqua Lake excursion with Nickle Plate Road via July 28 to August 29 offering low rates, fast trains, sleeping cars and dining car service.
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Joe Clark
Columbia
Geo. Hathaway
Carlisle
Young Clark
Chautauqua Lake
Nickle Plate Road
Palace
Barn Fire Damages Barn Behind Starr & Co Grocery
A Monday night fire on Right street destroyed the Starr & Co barn behind the grocery, damaged J M Shupe’s house, and saw two other nearby structures scorched. South End hose company led initial attack, with two more companies arriving as water pressure hindered firefighting. Shupe residence sustained about 1400 in damage. D J Peek’s barn burned for 25. fire origin undetermined.
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B. H Starr & Co’s
J. M. Shupe
South End Hosel Company
Starr
Stare & Co
Shupe
D. J. Peek
Oberlin receives two $95000 donations to endowment fund
At the commencement program Oberlin College president Barrows announced two new gifts of 95000 each, one to the endowment and one unrestricted likely for a new building. He also said funds are pledged for a 70000 residence hall. The college reports 101 graduates this year and a projected attendance of about 204 next year.
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Oberlin
Barrows
Daido
A Tardy Train Disturbs Telegraph Office Prank
A depot bulletin board prank mislabels a train as ten minutes tardy. A telegraph office worker chalked No 47 on the board to mark tardiness, prompting laughter as officials explain trains are normally late. The incident highlights a misreading of tardy terms among young workers.
Damages Claim Over Bridge Construction Reaches County
Thomas Gawn through attorney K G Johnson demands reimbursement from county commissioners for damages to his property caused by a new bridge. He gives until Tuesday to settle. failure will trigger an injunction and immediate bridge tearing down after the Fourth.
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Thomas Gawn
K. G. Johnson
County approves electric line stone work contract
Hon Parke Foster has awarded the stone contract for the Elyria Lorain North Amherst electric line to E Paige of Henrietta. The price per yard matches county rates and work on bridges culverts and retaining walls will start at once with expected operation by fall.
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Elyria
Lorain
North Amherst
Parke Foster
E. Paige
Henrietta
Sioners
Paige
Hicks Arrested in Providence for Forgery Draft
Dispatch from Providence reports Miss Hicks, a former Oberlin resident and Clyde, Ohio native, arrested for attempting to cash a $20,000 draft forged with Helen Gould’s signature. Hicks had promoted a female college fundraiser in Denver, while Gould denies any involvement. Hicks previously ran a chain letter scheme at Oberlin, attracting mail and money before authorities intervened.
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Providence
R. L
Hicks
Helen Gould
Mies Hicks
Miss Gould
Denver
Col
Miss Hicks
Oberlin Triumph Over Elyria In Tough Game
Elyria met the strongest team to date, Turaday afternoon, and Oberlin forged a large lead as their six-man lineup dominated the floor. Braman opened strong with several good hits, while Wally's defense kept Oberlin from a larger margin before mistakes narrowed the gap. Final score read 17 to ?.
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Elyria
Turaday
Oberlin
Peerrver
Wally
Oberlin Boys
Braman
G A R appoints fifty six aids de camps in Ohio
T R Shinn department commander of the G A R in Ohio has appointed fifty six aids de camp. Among the named are Major H F Wilson Post 49 X Peek Post 65 Elyria and Alfred Fauver Post 344 Oberlin.
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T. R. Shinn
Ohio
H. F. Wilson
X. Peek
Elyria
Alfred Fauver
Obertin
Tax Rates for 1899 Taxation Across County Entities
The document lists 1899 tax rates for the county’s corporations townships and school districts with a comparison to 1898. It notes widespread rate increases led by Amherst and Oberlin, mentions half rate tickets offered June 26 to 28 by the Lake Shore Railway for travel within Ohio, valid through June 20 returning.
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Amherst
Oberlin
Columbus
C. E
Lake Shore
Ohio
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Cheapside
Brdware Co
E. G. Johnson
City of
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Mitchbll
Amherst Corporation
Avon
Black River Bay
LG Lorain
Sheffield
Corah Lorain ‘Corporation
Brighton
Browhelm
Camden
Isle
Carlisi
Spec. S. D
Columbia Eas
Columba
Epes Bay
Alon
Eaton U. Sp
Elyria - Eaton Corporation
Skeeg Yy
Elyria U.S. D. Te
Elyria Corporate
Grafton
Rawsonvia Tee
Rawsonville Corporation
Huntington
LaGrange
LaGrange U.D
LaGrange Corporation
Penfield
Pittsfield
D. Nol
Pittsfield Sper
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